Explore Africa

Experience the ancient cultures that define this continent of colour and magnificent wildlife. It is in Africa that you will find the world’s richest wilderness areas and the rarest creatures. Here too, you can experience beach, snow-capped mountains, pristine grasslands, floodplains, rain forests and waterfalls and always, wherever you travel, historic treasures.

Luxury African Safaris

Come on a safari with African Stay and see everything from high drama, raw tragedy, exquisite costumes and breath-taking choreography. Africa is more than just The Big Five and African Stay will help you discover The Small Five or The Secret Seven or The Big Five of the Birding World.

Explore South Africa

Come and experience the wonders of Southern Africa in luxury and thrill. Let African Stay arrange your trip to this “rainbow nation”. Whether you’re a keen golfer or simply an adrenaline junkie who wants to bungee jump from the highest gorge in the country or ride an ostrich we will help you plan your journey with complete professionalism.

Nelson Mandela History Tours

Experience South Africa’s history and heritage. Travel across the country and follow in the footsteps of iconic political figures and freedom fighters. Visit the heritage sites, homes and places of incarceration wherein the moments that changed a nation’s destiny occurred, all the while witnessing the exquisite beauty and multicultural hotspot that is South Africa.

African Stay designs, books and brings about a fully tailor-made, unique holiday throughout Southern Africa as well as West and East Africa.We create our tours to suit your particular interests and what we always want to achieve is an itinerary that will thrill you from the moment you land. Our aim is to get you out and exploring and experiencing everything from local tastes to adventure activities.

Whether it’s a 5 star cave or a private luxury thatched bungalow on the knife- edge of a rising gorge, a stone hotel set in the wind-sculpted singing dunes or a fiery sunset seen from the private deck of a tree house, it’s my pleasure to suggest hotels and lodges, guest houses and quirky B&B’s, that are as much as an experience as the surround.

African Stay has gained wide recognition for offering unique special interest tours and adventures. Whether it’s an astral safari you’re after or travel beneath the sea or simply to be introduced to fascinating cultures and customs, we can plan a perfect itinerary for you. If you’ll permit me, I will customise your tour so your experience is unique and filled with new delights and pleasures.

African Stay uses many hundreds of luxurious and unique safari lodges throughout Southern Africa, from those in the large world-renowned game reserves to the lesser known but no less luxurious private reserves.

South Africa is often called “one country and a world of contrasts” and nowhere is this better seen then when you leave the cities for the game reserves throughout Southern Africa.

When you stay in a lodge or bush camp carefully selected by African Stay, you will smell the perfume in the earth and hear the laughter of Africa in the wind.

Experience the close-by roar of a majestic lion, hike through the dry savannahs and chill to the call of a giant eagle owl. Each destination has its own magic and wonder. Each Lodge offers you something special to its area and terrain.

If you let us, we will tell you stories of the ancient relationship between plants and animals. We talk to you about closing down waterholes to save Africa’s giants and why migratory patterns have changed. We’ll explain the wonders of fire that ravages the bush or tell you facts like why an elephant should knock down trees.

So whether you are looking for luxury and exquisite accommodation in the Richtersveld’s mountainous desert or the rugged sandstone formations of the Kruger National Park, African Stay will find the perfect place for you.

Welcome to this world where nothing is grubby and beauty and passion collide to bring you new life.

African Stay suggests and recommends many hundreds of luxurious and unique safari lodges throughout Southern Africa, from those in the large world-renowned game reserves to the lesser known private reserves.

South Africa is often called “one country and a world of contrasts” and nowhere is this better seen then when you leave the cities for the unique game reserves throughout Southern Africa.

And it is equally true of the Safari Lodges in all of the Southern African Game reserves. When you stay in a lodge or bush camp carefully selected by African Stay, you will smell the perfume in the earth and hear the laughter of Africa in the wind. Experience the close-by roar of a majestic lion, hike through the dry savannahs and chill to the call of a giant eagle owl. Each destination has its own magic and wonder. Each Lodge offers you something special to its area and terrain.

So whether you are looking for luxury and exquisite accommodation in the Richtersveld’s mountainous desert or the rugged sandstone formations of the Kruger National Park, African Stay will find the perfect place for you.

Travel Destinations

Service Offering

What We Do +

We offer you a unique and fully customized travel experience to Southern, Eastern and Western Africa - Fulfilling your African adventure dreams to have you leave with cherished memories and unforgettable experiences.

Customized Luxury Tours of Africa +

African Stay designs, books and brings about a fully tailor-made, unique holiday throughout Southern Africa as well as West and East Africa. We create our tours to suit your particular interests and what we always want to achieve is an itinerary that will thrill you from the moment you land. Our aim is to get you out and exploring and experiencing everything from local tastes to adventure activities.

Africa in Discerning Luxury +

Whether it’s a 5 star cave or a private luxury thatched bungalow on the knife- edge of a rising gorge, a stone hotel set in the wind-sculpted singing dunes or a fiery sunset seen from the private deck of a tree house, it’s my pleasure to suggest hotels and lodges, guest houses and quirky B&B’s, that are as much as an experience as the surround.

Unique Travel Options +

African Stay has gained wide recognition for offering unique special interest tours and adventures. Whether it’s an astral safari you’re after or travel beneath the sea or simply to be introduced to fascinating cultures and customs, we can plan a perfect itinerary for you. If you’ll permit me, I will customise your tour so your experience is unique and filled with new delights and pleasures.

Testimonials

Dear Dorienne,
Every trip you have organised for me, every stop you have suggested or insisted I make, have been absolute gems. Why did I ever try to do this myself??
Although I live in South Africa, your knowledge of our country is breathtaking.
Your ability to plan holidays that take...

Our Service Offering

Personalized Tours

Luxury Accommodation

Unique Travel Options

African Stay designs, books and brings about a fully tailor-made, unique holiday throughout Southern Africa as well as West and East Africa. We create our tours to suit your particular interests and what we always want to achieve is an itinerary that will thrill you from the moment you land. Our aim is to get you out and exploring and experiencing everything from local tastes to adventure activities.

Whether it’s a 5 star cave or a private luxury thatched bungalow on the knife- edge of a rising gorge, a stone hotel set in the wind-sculpted singing dunes or a fiery sunset seen from the private deck of a tree house, it’s my pleasure to suggest hotels and lodges, guest houses and quirky B&B’s, that are as much as an experience as the surround.

African Stay has gained wide recognition for offering unique special interest tours and adventures. Whether it’s an astral safari you’re after or travel beneath the sea or simply to be introduced to fascinating cultures and customs, we can plan a perfect itinerary for you. If you’ll permit me, I will customise your tour so your experience is unique and filled with new delights and pleasures.

Travel and Explore

Explore South Africa

Explore Africa

Luxury Safaris

Mandela Tours

Come and experience the wonders of Southern Africa in luxury and thrill. Let African Stay arrange your trip to this “rainbow nation”. Whether you’re a keen golfer or simply an adrenaline junkie who wants to bungee jump from the highest gorge in the country or ride an ostrich we will help you plan your journey with complete professionalism.

Experience the ancient cultures that define this continent of colour and magnificent wildlife. It is in Africa that you will find the world’s richest wilderness areas and the rarest creatures. Here too, you can experience beach, snow-capped mountains, pristine grasslands, floodplains, rain forests and waterfalls and always, wherever you travel, historic treasures.

Nature has written the most perfect script imaginable and there’s nothing quite like it anywhere in the world! Come on a safari with African Stay and see everything from high drama, raw tragedy, exquisite costumes and breath-taking choreography. Africa is more than just The Big Five and African Stay will help you discover The Small Five or The Secret Seven or The Big Five of the Birding World.

Experience South Africa’s history and heritage. Travel across the country and follow in the footsteps of iconic political figures and freedom fighters. Visit the heritage sites, homes and places of incarceration wherein the moments that changed a nation’s destiny occurred, all the while witnessing the exquisite beauty and multicultural hotspot that is South Africa.

'We design personalised luxury tours of Southern, Eastern and Western Africa for our clients, fulfilling their African adventure dreams to leave them with cherished memories and unforgettable experiences.'

African Stay

South Africa is Different

There is nothing ordinary about South Africa - The you who leaves South Africa won’t be the same as the you who arrived. You will find that there is nothing ordinary about this place, because you don’t just visit South Africa … you will meet South Africa.

Lap Of Luxury

Get pampered and spoilt in the heart of paradise. South Africa has a wide variety of luxurious experiences on offer - whether it's world-class cuisine, spa treatments in the bush or staying over in a 5-star boutique hotel - there's something for every luxurious taste.

Safari in South Africa

South Africa's incredible wildlife is a major drawcard for travellers and our wilderness areas will not disappoint. Home to the Big 5 and a magnificent array of wild creatures - going on a safari in South Africa is an experience you will never forget.

"I Am an African"

"I Am an African" is the title of a speech made by Thabo Mbeki on behalf of the African National Congress in Cape Town on 8 May 1996, on the occasion of the passing of the new Constitution of South Africa.